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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning enable students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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